Xin Lang Zheng Quan·2025-05-09 07:23Industry Overview - The Chinese liquor industry is undergoing a deep adjustment in 2024, characterized by a decline in both production and sales, a slowdown in terminal sales, shrinking consumption scenarios, and insufficient consumer confidence [1] - The number of liquor companies experiencing revenue decline has increased from 2 to 6 compared to the previous year, with companies like Jiu Gui Jiu and Shun Xin Agriculture facing significant revenue drops for two consecutive years [1] Company Performance - Guizhou Moutai leads the industry with a gross margin of 91.93%, followed by Luzhou Laojiao at 87.54% and Shui Jing Fang at 82.76%. Shui Jing Fang's high gross margin is attributed to the elimination of low-end products, focusing on high-end liquor [2] - The lowest gross margins are reported by Jin Zhong Zi Jiu and Shun Xin Agriculture, at 36.03% and 34.94% respectively. Jin Zhong Zi Jiu's gross margin has decreased by 5.38 percentage points, while Shun Xin Agriculture's margin increased by 4.23 percentage points, mainly due to its slaughtering business [2] Gross Margin Trends - In 2024, the median gross margin for 19 liquor companies is 73.16%, down by 2 percentage points from the previous year. 12 companies, accounting for 63%, reported a decline in gross margins, with She De Jiu Ye experiencing the most significant drop of nearly 9 percentage points [3] - Jiu Gui Jiu also saw a gross margin decline of nearly 7 percentage points, indicating that mid-range liquor brands are facing the most severe impacts in this industry adjustment [3] Net Profit Margin Analysis - Guizhou Moutai boasts a net profit margin of 52.27%, followed by Luzhou Laojiao and Wuliangye at 43.27% and 37.22% respectively, although all three companies experienced slight declines in net profit margins compared to the previous year [4] - The lowest net profit margins are found in Jin Zhong Zi Jiu, Jiu Gui Jiu, Shun Xin Agriculture, Tian You De Jiu, and She De Jiu Ye, all below 10%. The most significant declines in net profit margins were seen in She De Jiu Ye and Jiu Gui Jiu [5] Financial Summary - The financial performance of major liquor companies shows a trend of declining margins, with notable companies like Jiu Gui Jiu reporting a net profit margin as low as 0.88% [4][5] - The financial data indicates that while some companies have managed to improve their net profit margins, the overall trend in the industry is one of contraction and increased pressure on mid-range and low-end products [5][6]